“A cracking start to what will most likely be a lengthy and surprise-filled career” is how we rounded out our review of
Willie J Healey’s debut album, ‘
People And Their Dogs’. Now we don’t want to talk about Mystic Megs, but that set path seems to be proven true with ‘
Twin Heavy’ - Willie’s second LP that manages to pack not so much a reinvention in but an expansion in the sweet pop sounds he first tipped his hat to on his first run-out.
Gloriously bubbling with warm 70s soul, ‘Twin Heavy’ is an accomplished next step from a songwriter playing around with a sound they've found a home in. Every track opens up a new-found confidence as a performer, whether it’s the swinging ‘
Sweeter Than Most’, the majestically sweet ‘
For You’ and the harmony soaked ‘
Why You Gotta Do It’. Practically shining and beaming from ear to ear, ‘
Thousand Reasons’ harks back with an innocence that sounds like a brokenhearted Toy Story theme, whilst ‘
Fashun’, ‘
Heavy Traffic’ and ‘
Songs For Joanna’ demonstrates Willie’s unmistakable knack for tight but explosive garage rock meets chopping blues.
